SECOND TERM EXAM OF ENGLISH

I. PART ONE : Reading and Interpreting (15 points)

Read the passage carefully then do the activities

There is no fixed definition of a vegetarian diet because there are too many different types of vegetarian
diets that people are following. Some vegetarians eat only vegetables, fruits, beans, and nuts. Some will eat
eggs in addition to all that. Others will include dairy products.

However, most vegetarian diets tend to be low in fat and cholesterol. Besides weight, these diets can also
help you avoid heart problems and other health related issues. With a vegetarian diet it needs careful planning
to decide what you are going to eat, when, and why. Vegetarian diets can leave you deficient in iron, proteins,
and vitamins if they are not well balanced. Eating raw fruits and vegetables is one of the best things that can
happen to your body but the diet should not consist of these elements alone. Soy is an important ingredient of a
vegetarian diet because it helps to avoid protein deficiency. Similarly, spinach and beans guarantee an adequate
amount of iron intake. Use cereals, soy milk, and spinach to avoid deficiency of B-12, vitamin D, calcium, and
zinc. A vegetarian diet does not mean you can eat sugary foods that you were avoiding earlier. Staying off those
high calorie foods is still important. Maintain a lot of variety in your vegetarian diet. Dairy products are not
forbidden but if you do include them then go for non-fat milk and cheese. Vegetarians typically consume fewer
calories per day as compared to non-vegetarians. You must still pay attention to portions and calories. Do not
fall into the error that a vegetarian diet is a shortcut. Results take time to show and the only way to speed things
up is by following a good exercise regimen. Many people also go back to a full blown meat diet after desired
results are achieved. Avoid this trap. Try to maintain at least a partially vegetarian diet if it helps you to control
your weight.

It might sound like a good idea but such a drastic diet change is not possible for everyone. Even then the
chances are great that if you enjoy fruits and vegetables and have healthy meals a vegetarian diversion can help.
Fruits and raw vegetables are rich in fibre and they help in flushing out excess fat out of the body.
Like all diets, the key to the success of a vegetarian diet is your commitment to it.

A. Comprehension (7,5points)

1/-In which paragraphs were the following ideas mentioned? (1.5pts)

A/-There is still no common explanation for what a vegetarian is ...........

B/-severe diets may be harmful if we neglect variety in meals contents.................
C/-losing weight and a balanced diet depends on respecting particular measures ...............

2/-Are the following statements true or false? (1.5pts)

A/-Vegetarian diets are not rich in fat and cholesterol.....................................

B/-Sugary foods are not allowed with big amounts even for vegetarians...........................
C/-To lose weight you just need to go on a diet ..................................
D/-consuming all sorts of fruit and vegetables and respecting diets are necessary to succeed ..................
3/-Answer the following questions according to the text (2pts)

1/-What must be done to avoid deficiency of B12, vitamin D and zinc?

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2/-According to the author, what is the best way to lose weight in a record time?
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4/- What do the underlined words refer to in the text?(1.5pts)
a/- they are not well balanced : .......................................................................
 b/-those high calorie : .....................................................................................
c/-your commitment to it.: .......................................................................................

5/-In which paragraph is it mentioned that practising sport is necessary to lose weight? (1pts)

B/ Text exploration. (7.5points)

1/-Find in the text words ,phrases whose definitions follow: (1pts)

A/- a person who does not eat meat or fish =1...........................................................

B/- To eat and drink according to a regulated system, especially so as to lose weight =2 .........................
C/- a unit of measure for the energy value of food =2.............................................
D/- a greasy or oily substance obtained from animals or plants and used in cooking
=3.............................

2/-Fill in the table as it is shown (2 pts)

VERB NOUN ADJECTIVE ADVERB
............................ .................... different .............................
............................. product ............................. ..........................
To consume ......................... ........................ //////////////////////////

3/- Give the opposite of these words keeping the same root (1pts)
careful ................................... adequate ..................................
healthy ................................... like ............................................
4/-Join the following pairs of sentences using the appropriate connector. (1.5pts) unless/although/ so...that
a/- you lose weight / you follow a balanced diet
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b/- we should consume it but moderately / meat contains too much cholesterol
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c/- vegetables and fruit are rich in fiber / they help to burn the surplus of fat
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5/- Fill in the gaps with one word in each gap (1pts)

Genetically modified (1) ...are also called GMFs or GMOs. In short these foods have had
their DNA (2).in the laboratory to resist and improve nutritional content. However , some (3)
.are against these food (4)..they think they are harmful for the body and may cause
unpredictable diseases

6/-Underline the silent letters. (1pts) Weight - should - heart - why

PART TWO : Written expression ( 05pts )

Choose ONE of the following topics .
I. Using the notes below write a composition of about 100 words about the following topic : Sugar
may result in a number of significant consequences which may lead to the destruction of some
function in our body. Discuss these consequences and suggest solutions
1/-Sugar can suppress your immune 2/-Sugar can weaken eyesight.
3/-Sugar contributes to obesity 4/-Sugar can cause a decrease in your insulin
5/-Sugar can damage your pancreas 6/-sugar can cause depression
II. Write a composition about this topic :
In your opinion ,do you think we should eat what we want or what we need ?why or why not ?discuss.